Sonico Ltd was established in 1995 and becomes a leading manufacturer of own innovative developments and door hardware. During the years, the company expands its operations, commercial network and production facilities and currently is meeting customers' demands in different areas. The technological modernization that was implemented in 2011 significantly raised the production capacities, which created the opportunity for performance of different operations outside of the casing sector. The office and logistics center of Sonico are located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

We are proud that we can guarantee our customers products that are manufactured entirely in Bulgaria in compliance with the European standards on raw materials, technical characteristics and resistance of surface treatments.

We apply to this event with our new product category made of touch surface materials for cleanliness and good hygienic practices aiming to reduce and control HCAIs (healthcare associated infections) and safety of patients: products, made of antimicrobial copper alloys (Antimicrobial Copper CU+ )

Following an evaluation based on the manufacturing and raw material selection processes, the Hellenic Copper Development Institute (H.C.D.I.) has granted Sonico the right to use the internationally acknowledged CU+ trademark on our new antimicrobial product range made of antimicrobial copper alloys:

• hardware for doors
  
• handles
  
• infusion stands
  
• frames for hospital beds
  
• grab rails
  
• panels
  
• instrument tables
  
• hospital screens
  
• handling trolleys
  
• medical cabinets and furniture handles

Laboratory tests carried out in Europe and the USA have strongly suggested that copper alloys kill 99.9% of bacteria within two hours and continue to destroy more than 99% even after repeated contamination. Moreover, the use of antimicrobial surfaces has led to 40.4% reduction in the risk of acquiring infection. According to several hospital surveys conducted worldwide, the copper surfaces show 90% lower level of contamination than traditional surfaces. Dry copper surface destroys 10 mill. bacteria for 10 minutes; their elimination on wet surface takes 45 minutes.

Antimicrobial copper continuously kills bacteria pathogens, such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) including E-MRSA, Pseudomonas aerugenosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Adenovirus, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Helicobacter Pilori, Salmonela Enteritidis, Listeria monocytogenes  etc., never wears out and is safe for use.

Antimicrobial Copper Cu + is a new global brand that enables manufacturers to demonstrate that their products are able to continuously kill pathogenic microbes. The brand provides a warranty to professionals, patients and consumers for control of infections.